Austrian’s jump from edge of space is delayed

Image obtained from www.redbullcontentpool.com shows Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner/AFP

Felix Baumgartner was to ascend 120,000 feet – nearly 23 miles (36 kilometers) – in a capsule taken to the edge of the stratosphere by a helium balloon, before stepping out in a pressurized suit to fall back to earth.

The jump was initially due to take place on Monday, but was then delayed by 24 hours due to weather. Early Monday, it was further delayed by weather until 1430 GMT Tuesday at the earliest, organizers said.

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